Animal Farm by George Orwell

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Title: Animal Farm

Author: George Orwell

Genre: Political Satire

Length: 141 pages

Published: 1945 (original) 1996 (version I read)

Publisher: Signet

Brief Synopsis: (Taken from Goodreads) As ferociously fresh as it was more than a half century ago, this remarkable allegory of a downtrodden society of overworked, mistreated animals and their quest to create a paradise of progress, justice, and equality is one of the most scathing satires ever published. As readers witness the rise and bloody fall of the revolutionary animals, they begin to recognize the seeds of totalitarianism in the most idealistic organization and in the most charismatic leaders, the souls of the cruelest oppressors.

My Review:

I give this book a 5 out of 5. 

This was excellent! I am kicking myself for not reading it earlier in life. I could not stop reading it (which is a change from 1984 which took me forever to finish even though I was completely loving the plot). I found it amusing and terribly sad at the same time. It really shows how people (and animals) change when they are placed in positions of power. Definitely a must read for anyone who likes a good political satire.

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Have you read Animal Farm? If so, leave a comment and let me know your thoughts! 

Please note: I was not compensated in any way for this review. It is strictly my opinion.